PH Registered Nurse – Atkinson

Sehdph; Georgia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sehdph seeks a licensed Registered Nurse to join our Georgia public health team, delivering nursing care across Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health programs with vaccine administration and health education.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, provide treatments, document responses, ensure HIPAA compliance, and refer clients to health resources. CPR and PHN course within 1 year are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols.
• Deliver community health services in programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health and Adult Health.
• Assess client condition and develop plans of care; administer treatments and educate clients.
• Record observations and responses to treatment; ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate data entry.
• Administer vaccinations at mass clinics or emergencies; refer clients to relevant social/health resources.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Public health

Vaccine administration

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year

Georgia RN license

Job description

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols. Provides community health services in programs such as Women's Health, Child Health, Adult Health, etc. to the general public. Assesses the client's condition, develops plans of care, provides treatments, educates clients, and refers clients to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs. Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment. Adheres to protocols set in place for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including but not limited to appropriate patient identification, registration, preparation and administration of vaccine, labeling, requisitioning, and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab by courier. Ensures that all safety precautions, HIPAA requirements and data entry are accurate and acknowledged. Administer vaccinations during designated events such as mass vaccination clinics or in the event of a declared emergency. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing. One year of experience as a registered professional nurse. Public health experience. Bilingual.